Bulwer, South Africa

Full City Profile

1,285 Population 2/sq mi density
4,911 ft Elevation 1,497 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Bulwer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation4,911 ft (1,497 m)
Area682.8 sq mi (1,768.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates29.8059°S, 29.7673°E
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 18, 2016.

Aug 18, 2016 10 km W of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M4.5 120 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 113 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 60 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 97 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 134 km
Aug 21, 1990 27 km ESE of Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho M3.1 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
February 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in
August 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
December 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in

Bulwer has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.5").

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